_____ is the most extreme form of punishment that states and the federal government can hand down as a sanction for murder.
a. capital punishment
b. incarceration
c. probation
d. parole
a. capital punishment
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African Americans were 10-12% of total U.S. population during 20th century, but were 54% of persons executed in mid-20th century
a. True b. False
Jane drove while under the influence of alcohol and caused an accident that resulted in the death of the other driver. She has committed ______.
a. first-degree b. second-degree c. voluntary manslaughter d. involuntary manslaughter
Adolescents who engage in delinquent behavior and continue criminality throughout their adulthood are known as ______ offenders.
a. life-course-persistent b. adolescent-limited c. adolescent-only d. perpetual
A reverse waiver means that ________
A) a sentence imposed by a juvenile court blends a juvenile disposition and an adult sentence B) the juvenile's case is sent back to the juvenile court from the adult court C) the juvenile's case is sent on to adult court D) the prosecutors and defense attorneys cannot agree on the appropriate court in which to try a juvenile